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SN53 UDT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,843 mi
Last recorded102,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UDT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,843 miles

Nearside rear shockabsorber weeping

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,176 miles

All brake pipes have very slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake pipes have very slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,135 miles

All brake pipes heavily coated in mud.

Both front headlamps slightly frosted(Headlamp aim ok)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,349 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 94,349 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,758 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 82,756 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,913 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 64,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,602 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,600 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,232 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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SN53 UDT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 UDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN53 UDT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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